LMSW Diversity and Social Justice 2

Question 1

A social worker notices that their agency's intake forms only include binary gender options. What is the most appropriate action to address this structural issue?

Accepted Answer

Advocate with administration to revise forms to include non-binary options

Answer

Accept the forms as they reflect community norms

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Create personal workarounds without addressing the systemic issue

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Refer all LGBTQ+ clients to specialized agencies

Question 2

Which concept describes the unearned privileges that white individuals receive in a racially stratified society?

Accepted Answer

White privilege

Answer

Institutional racism

Answer

White fragility

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Colorblindness

Question 3

A Latina client reports that her doctor frequently dismisses her pain complaints. This pattern across healthcare settings is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Structural racism in healthcare

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Individual bias

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Cultural misunderstanding

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Communication barrier

Question 4

The NASW Code of Ethics calls on social workers to address social injustice by:

Accepted Answer

Pursuing social change on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed populations

Answer

Remaining politically neutral in all client interactions

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Focusing exclusively on individual client functioning

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Deferring to community leaders on all social issues

Question 5

An LMSW working with Indigenous clients should prioritize which approach to cultural competence?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging tribal sovereignty and consulting with tribal community members

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Learning a standardized set of Indigenous customs that apply universally

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Applying mainstream therapeutic models with sensitivity adjustments

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Treating Indigenous clients identically to non-Indigenous clients

Question 6

Which term describes discrimination against elderly people based on age-related stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

Ageism

Answer

Gerontophobia

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Elder abuse

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Paternalism

Question 7

A social worker of color discloses experiencing racial microaggressions from a supervisor. The agency's best response is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate and address the pattern through formal channels while supporting the worker

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Remind the worker that microaggressions are unintentional and not harmful

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Suggest the worker develop thicker skin and focus on client work

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Transfer the worker to a different supervisor without addressing the behavior